My Poem Is Now Up At Hotel Masticadores

Hi folks!

I hope your weekend is going great or at least you have a restful one. ☺️

By the way, my poem titled Old News is up at Hotel Masticadores. I hope you go and check it out. Please also take time to read other posts over at Hotel. You might just find your mew favourite poet/writer/blogger.

Lastly, here’s a haiku about summer for all of you.

Summer is ending
Some places are getting rain
I bask 'neath the sun
© Maria Michaela 

Kalachuchi

Under the *kalachuchi where summer feels cooler

Childhood dreams last forever

Time moving slower

Appreciating the beautiful flowers

The shade that the tree provides

If only the tranquility can last

Under the kalachuchi, I sit and enjoy the moment

© Maria Michaela

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*Kalachuchi is also known as Plumeria rubra. It has the common name Frangipani or temple flower. In the Philippines, Plumeria is known in Tagalog as Kalachuchi or Kalatsutsi. The kalachuchi trees are quite popular here in the Philippines. It is mainly grown in the Philippines as an ornamental plant.

Solvitur Ambulando

Hi folks!

I know I’ve not been around here as often as I used to. I haven’t read posts as much as before. The reason is because I’ve been moving a lot. Not move to a new place but more like, walking.

Tracking my steps has been addicting. I may not always get my goal steps but I do make sure I move more. I have lost weight since I started and I’m working on getting back my weight pre-pandemic.

I’m doing this solely for myself. My work tends to be sedentary which is not good. Hence, I’ve decided to get back to moving again.

And with that, here’s some poetry for all of you.

While I have the ability to walk
I will do so
I won't just sit and talk
Much like many moons ago

It is for my own good
And my mood is much better
I don't deprive myself of food
Just less on those that are sweeter

I will continue walking 
I will keep on moving
To a healthier me
That's what I want to see

© Maria Michaela 

Practice Humility

In this life, may we strive to be humble

Pride has given way to destruction

Ruining relationships and creating chaos

Humility can still be found and often in places and in people we least expect

May we humble ourselves always

© Maria Michaela

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If you’d like to join the challenge hosted by Gerry and Sue, head on to #Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Humility by clicking the hyperlink.

Fruits For Summer

Water sometimes is not enough

When the heat is turned up high

Coconut water quenches the thirst just right

Avoiding dehydration with natural electrolytes

Sometimes a cold pineapple smoothie or shake will do

Ah! That hits the spot

Or you can also go for watermelon

Juicy, watery, tasty…it helps make you feel better

© Maria Michaela

Guiding Light

Sadje invites us to join What do you see # 238 prompt

Image credit; Leon Contreras @ Unsplash

For the visually challenged reader, this image shows many lanterns floating into the night sky. Some are nearby are more visible than others which are far away.

Much like the lanterns that light up the night sky

You, dear mother, do the same to our lives

Your shining light guiding the way

Filling us with happiness and hope

© Maria Michaela 

#Whatdoyousee
#WDYS